Re: 1400 & Mac OS 9

[Richard Adams]

Welcome back, Noah!

I've never run OS 9, so I have no input (other than to say I repeatedly hear 
that it runs kinda slow on a stock 1400). Are you thinking of getting a G3 
upgrade at some point?


What features of OS9 are you really wanting to get? I've considered it, but 
haven't heard any compelling reasons to get off 8.5 yet.


Also, I'm a bit curious how you make do with such a smallish hard drive. I 
get by okay on one about the same size, but I'm more willing than most to 
run older (therefore, smaller) versions of many of my apps. Even at that, 
though, I'm starting to feel the squeeze. What applications (and versions) 
are you running on your machine?


Thanks for any insights,

Richard



From: Noah Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: 1400 & Mac OS 9
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:51:47 -0500

Hello, and first off I would like to announce my re-subscription to
this mailing list.  I left as my 1400 died but after about 4 months I
used it and it started to work.  Now I have the urge to upgrade my
1400 to Mac OS 9.  At the moment I have Mac OS 8.6 and it runs
smoothly and I like it, but I like some of the features of Mac OS 9.
So please give me your thoughts!



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Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

[Richard Adams]

Good summary, Gene.

I'd add that the 1400 keyboard is widely favored over the 3400's. Both are 
very nice machines overall, as you say.


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Subject: Re: Which PowerBook is for me?
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 13:46:35 -0800


SNIP


Higher RAM ceiling (144 vs 64 MB) and PCI vs NuBus architecture would be my 
main reasons.  Other considerations/comparisons:
- 1400 can be easily upgraded to G3, no upgrade path for 3400.  A 3400/240 
running OS 8.1 or 8.6 could be fast enough for your uses, though.

- 1400's small form factor and light weight compared to 3400.
- Config details, peripherals and price point will almost certainly vary 
widely on the used market.  If you stumble into a nice bundle at a good 
price, go for it -- don't hold out for a particular model 'Book because of 
some arbitrary set of specs/standards in your head.  If properly configged 
you should be quite content with either model.



Gene Osburn

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Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

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John,

I've gotten several 1400's for about $10-$20, but they were all As-Is. I've 
been lucky that all of 'em worked, but I wouldn't count on getting a good 
1400 at that price.


Seems to me like the going rate for 1400's on E-Bay last time I checked was 
in the $80-$150 range, so that's pretty close to your stated price range (on 
the low end, at least). The 1400 would probably be a pretty good choice, 
except for the CD-RW issue. Heck, if I didn't like 'em, I wouldn't have 4 of 
'em!


I've never seen the 1400CS screen (all mine are 1400C's), but I imagine it 
would be worth whatever extra you'd have to pay to get up to the active 
matrix display.


Ciao!

Winfidel



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Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 09:58:26 -0600

Well, I don't do drugs. So the cheap drugs would be out of the
question ;). I was thinking the 3400c, but I'm assuming I'm not going
to get one for under $50. My second choice would be the 1400c/cs but I
was wondering if I could get anything better. Being able to read
CD-RWs is not extremely important but it would be nice.


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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP

That said, OS 9 has much more native PPC code than does OS 8.6. With lots
of RAM and a faster-than-original HD (for speedy-ish VM) OS 9 is faster
in use than any other classic Mac OS. PPC code uses more resources (RAM &
HD space) than 68K code, so you'll not be happy if you have less than
48MB, 64MB is better still. OS 9 does take longer to boot than earlier
systems, just takes longer to load all that extra-sized PPC code.

FYI, you can use up to OS 9.1 on the nubus-based 1400, the 9.2.x updates
require a PCI-based Mac.


SNIP

Thanks for the input, Dan. I had almost bid on a copy of 9.2.2 on E-Bay 
until I also uncovered something (I think it was at everymac.com) showing 
that 9.1 was the last version that ran on the 1400. I assume that was due to 
the system's bus?


Thanks again for the response,

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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP


Here's a link. I think the best thing was Software Update. You can see what 
else at the link . It also had some 
cute thikngs such as "knock-knock" jokes. You could talk to the computer 
and have it talk back to you. D

SNIP

Thanks for the link, Donna. Knock-knock jokes as a system feature? That's 
just too freakin' hilarious!


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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP
The biggest thing I liked about OS 9 was the Software Update feature, which 
was a great improvement over having to figure out what updates you needed 
and where they could be found. However, now all updates are out for OS 9. I 
went from System 7 to System 9. I really liked 9.

SNIP

Thanks, Donna. Are there any significant interface differences between 8 and 
9?


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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP


8.6 is a free downloadable update which I'd always put onto 8.5

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Thanks for tha advice, Malcolm, I guess I need to make it a point to do 
that. What are the major features/fixes for 8.6?


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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP

I once bought a 1400c on eBay ($30 + shipping) that came with a 250 MHz G3 
upgrade.


Ho-ho, that's almost as good a stroke of luck as mine!

The previous owner didn't knew because he didn't
have the NuPowr extension in the system. I just copied the extension to the 
Extensions Folder and it showed as intended in the System Profiler.
You don't need the extension, as the CPU will work at its stated speed, but 
the extension enables the cache, making it a little faster, and permits 
System Profiler to see the upgraded CPU.


Thanks, H.D., that was my next question. I knew it had a cache, but wasn't 
sure if I needed to do anything to enable it. I've already put the extension 
in the Extensions folder, so I should be good to go!


Thanks for the input!

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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

[Richard Adams]

Thanks for the additional input, Cam, that's very helpful. I currently have 
8.5 on this machine (that was what came installed on it), and no 
installation CD's for 8 or 9, so I may just stick with what I've got. I may 
really need to get an 8 or 9 CD so I can format the blank hard drive that's 
now been tranplanted to a backup machine.


It's great to have this forum to get selfless, sharp help on issues, so 
thanks to both you and Dave for taking the time to help, it was invaluable. 
I am currently running on the 1400 at 233 MHz. For a $10 upgrade, that ain't 
bad!


Ciao!

Richard



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Subject: Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:18:59 -0800 (PST)

> Thanks for the input, Cam. Does OS9 have any really compelling features 
that

> would make the upgrade irresistible?

I don't know if I would call them really compelling, but 9.1 adds improved
file security, additional shortcuts in the Finder, IP-based AppleShare 
without

using AppleShareIP, improved Sherlock, Software Update control panel, and
better multiple-user support. There are also some USB enhancements, like
USB printer sharing over TCP, but this is irrelevant on a 1400, of course.

Myself, I prefer 9.1 to 8.6, but it's because I'm used to all the little
niceities. I would still upgrade to 8.6, though. 8.6's nanokernel improves
performance quite a bit.

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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

[Richard Adams]

Thanks for the input, Cam. Does OS9 have any really compelling features that 
would make the upgrade irresistible?


Ciao!

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Subject: Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:54:34 -0800 (PST)

> BTW, How well will OS 9 run on the 1400 with 64 MB RAM and the G3 
processor?

> I'm now on 8.5, but might consider upgrading.

On my 1400+G3/333 with 60MB of RAM, OS 9.1 runs very well. I would update
to 8.6 at a minimum, though, to take advantage of its bug fixes.

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Re: Good luck, and questions on NuPowr upgrade

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SNIP


When I installed a NuPowr upgrade, there was one file. You run the  install 
program with the old CPU installed, shut down, install the  new CPU and 
reboot. Very simple. Installing the CPU is as simple as  installing RAM.


The installer I used was the NUpowr 3 v1.0.0 installer. Unstuffed, it  is 
336 KB.  The Sit file was 224 KB. Do you have this one?

SNIP
Thanks for the input, Dave. I don't have that machine on, but I believe the 
SIT was about 224 KB. So I unstuff, run the install program, shut down, swap 
CPU's, and reboot? That sounds wonderfully simple!


I'm actually quite eager to try this, so I can run System Profiler and find 
out just how fast this puppy is! There seems to be nothing on it to indicate 
the actual speed.


Thanks ever so much for the input!

Best regards,

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Re: noisier laptop drives problematic?

[Richard Adams]

Kal,

Some model Hitachi and IBM drives are definitely known to be noisier, you 
will see frequent disclaimers that clicking noises from them are normal.


HTH,

Richard



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Subject: noisier laptop drives problematic?
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 09:31:35 +1100

Hello,
Are some laptop hard drives just inherently noisier than others- i.e. when 
the computer or a program starts up and the drive is accessed there are 
audible noises heard.

However, other drives just seem to have a quiet hum that they are working.
Are those that are noisier dying? Thanks.

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Re: Best Low-cost Gift PowerBook

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Caleb,

I recommend the 1400. It seems to be widely regarded as an Apple landmark, 
and it's a really well-designed machine. Good screen good keyboard. I have 
three of 'em, and a 3400, and I seldom even look at the 3400. The 1400's are 
that good (and the ability to upgrade the processor is a major plus).


HTH,

Richard


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To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: Best Low-cost Gift PowerBook
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:47:39 -0500

Dear Fellow Listers,

I'm looking at getting my girlfriend an older 'Book for her birthday, and 
I'm wondering what y'all would recommend. I was thinking about getting her 
a 190, to match mine, but the power connector issues and the low power for 
web browsing is kinda keeping me from going that way. I'm thinking that a 
low-end 5300 or 1400 would work, but I need to keep it under $100.


Thanks for the help,

Caleb


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Re: TCP/IP Unaccessable

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SNIP

That problem is fixed but now I have a bigger problem.  When I put in
the card into the PC card slot (top one never did work) on the bottom
the computer shits off right away

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Wow. That sounds like a, um, unique problem!

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Re: 550c

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Vicki,

I typically use an Apricorn PCMCIA adapter that hooks up to a standard IDE 
interface to make a laptop drive function as an external drive, then drag 
and drop to it. I've used it on Wintel PC's and PowerBooks. The Apricorn 
kits (usually sold as 'E-Z Drive', IIRC) are often available on E-Bay for a 
reasonable price, and they are very handy.


Does your 550 have a PCMCIA card cage?

Another reasonable and inexpensive alternative is to use CallunaCard PCMCIA 
Type III hard drives, easily found in 520 MB and 1 GB sizes.


HTH,

Richard


From: victoria duggan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: 550c
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 21:57:18 +0100

Hi all need help

Got a 550c. back

I need the control panel and extension panel for the newertech 167  cpu  
also how do i install a system on the hdd when i have no  external cd rom 
(can it be done).


the drive i have in it is a 30gb ide drive with an adapter  partitioned in 
5, 1x 7gb and 4 x 5gb,drives.


loaded on one partition is the install boot disk for the os 8 cd rom  but 
that is minimal and gives me no options if it put the original  810 scsi 
drive back in it all runs fine but i want to transfer the  info from that 
drive to the ide one (but do not know how.)


help needed

vicki

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Re: Which model?

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John,

I have a number of 1400C machines, and I can recommend them highly (and they 
should handle your specified tasks handily). The screen is color and has 
good contrast and visibility, the keyboard is very nice and a pleasure to 
type on, the 1400C has enough 'oomph' to handle a lot of useful applications 
and games, and it has excellent upgrades and enhancements available. If it 
just didn't have a 64 MB RAM limit, it could be brought up to near current 
standards by available upgrades. I also have a 3400, but somehow like the 
1400's better (they're both heavy, but the 1400 is lighter, and that helps).


Don't go for the 1400CS, the screen is unlikely to be satisfactory, and I 
don't think you'll see a lot of price differential. I bought my 1400C's for 
$20, $10, and $5, plus I got a parts machine for $6 that I have used a 
number of parts from on the other machines. I guess a $41 investment for 3 
good working machines is not too shabby!


HTH,

Richard



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Subject: Which model?
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:12:45 -0500

I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that
the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I am
considering:

165c
180c
1400c
1400cs

which one should I get?

Here is basically what I do on my PowerBook:

Play an old Mac Classic version of Oregon Trail
Write things (using ClarisWorks)
Use SimpleText for Text-to-Speech (I use MacinTalk 3)
Play with Apple Script

As you can see, I don't need alot of RAM, a fast processor, or a big
screen, but color would be nice.
Thanks
   -John

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Re: powerbook 3400C

[Richard Adams]

Brad,

I had similar problems, and they were because the bottom part of the clicker 
mechanism had broken off. If you are looking at the clicker mechanism from 
the side, it's shaped like a "U" turned on its side. The switch is on the 
bottom of the top half of the "U", and it engages the bottom half of that 
"U" to activate the 'click'. In my case, that bottom tab had broken off. If 
you pushed REALLY hard and/or wiggled the button, you MIGHT get a response. 
It's an unfortunate design decision.


To 'repair' it, I taped the bottom piece in place on the board below using a 
thick piece of double-sided tape. This secured it and raised it to about the 
right level to engage the switch properly again. PITA, though. You have to 
take the machine about halfway apart just to get to all this.


HTH,

Winfidel


From: "B.L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" 
To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: powerbook 3400C
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:38:34 -0500 (CDT)

Hey there fellow Powerbook lovers; I have a small problem with my 3400C.
It seems that the clicker is stuck. Nothing happens when you click it,
and you can't scroll or anything with it. Also there is a dialogue that
says the clock is showing s date that is wrong. Help please.
Brad
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Re: Preferred backup method Was "PB 5300c: Silly Question?"

[Richard Adams]

Similar to my own process, Caleb. Anything I may need access to when I don't 
necessarily have my personal machine gets sent to GMail. Everything else 
winds up on CD-R's (eventually). For data transfer (and backup), I mostly 
use PCMCIA CallunaCard Type III hard drives, since most of my computers 
(including all my Macs) are laptops.


Ciao!

Winfidel


From: "C. Scott Cupples" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" 
To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: Preferred backup method Was "PB 5300c: Silly Question?"
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:00:07 -0500

On Monday 11 July 2005 13:39, Howard R. Katz wrote:
> This brings up an interesting question--what do you all prefer for your
> backups?  CD-ROMS (when you have a machine that can do that), external
> drives?  Other media?  What about online storage services--are they 
worth

> the money?

Personally, I use CD-ROMs, when I'm on my Linux machine, or, when I 
absolutely
have to have a file that I was working on with my 190, in which case, I 
move
it to my desktop, via floppy. I also email files to myself, but, I have 
about
5 gigs of combined email storage, between my Gmail, my Yahoo and my 
CwazyMail

accounts. Personally, I don't find online storage services to be worth the
money, but, your mileage may vary. But, as I said, between the 160 GB drive
in my Linux machine and the 5 GB of email storage, I don't have to worry, 
too

much. Typically, with my 190, I'll just send the file to my Gmail and not
worry about it, because I can access it from wherever I'm at, be it at my
desktop, my grandpa's new Mac Mini, or an internet kiosk in Siberia.

Caleb

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Re: PB1400 IR help?

[Richard Adams]

Ian,

I am hardly the expert here, but I seem to recall reading that the 1400's 
Infrared port was NOT IrDA standards compliant. To the best of my knowledge, 
the Infrared will only work to communicate with another 1400.


Anyone feel free to jump in and correct me if I'm wrong on this.

HTH,

Winfidel


From: Ian Moffatt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: PB1400 IR help?
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:28:59 +0100


SNIP


Is the IR between the 2 'Books compatible. I can' get them to see each 
other


Cheers

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Re: trackpad glossy

[Richard Adams]

Geoff,

I am having EXACTLY this problem with one of my 4 1400's. I assumed it was 
just a physical problem with the trackpad and had planned to replace it (a 
ginormous PITA).


Can you send along more info? If you can cc: directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED], 
I'd be most grateful. Thanks a heap!


Winfidel


From: Geoffrey Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: Re: trackpad glossy
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 17:18:31 -0400

>>Light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper?
>>
>>Tape around the edges to protect the shell and prevent migration  of 
dust or water if wet sanding..


Dear God!

Y'know, it occurs to me that "fixes" to many computer problems are not 
going to be found in the wood shop. Strange as it may seem, notebooks are 
pretty sensitive & complicated devices, and need to be treated with a 
little care.


Sanding may fix it cosmetically, but I'd be very surprised if it fixed it 
mechanically.


Trackpad areas discolored by friction or finger oil should be cleaned 
carefully first. Occasionally, I have found this helps. A careful 
application of Windex or similar cleaner on a lint-free soft cloth (NOT 
paper towel;bits may come loose & get in the edgesnot good.) often 
helps. Be careful, as Fluxstringer pointed out, about getting liquid in the 
edges of the trackpad. While probably not fatal, it just doesn't seem like 
a good idea to introduce any type of moisture into a notebook of any kind.


If that doesn't help, and you're sure it's not a software bug (who knows? 
stranger things have happened...see below...!)  I'd look to have the 
trackpad replaced. Hell, I've worn out mice in my time (and yes, I was 
surprised!), so nothing lasts forever.


There are several places on the web that sell replacement trackpads for the 
do-it-yourselfers, or it like me some days you just wake up with the 
mechanical acumen of a turtle with a screwdriver, your local Mac shop would 
probably install the new parts for a fee.


If it's a newer box, getting service can be a $$$ drag if not under 
warranty.
But on the other hand, when a Ferrari blows a flat (and they do!) you 
don't fix it with chewing gum & duct tape.


*BTW, there is a software fix for some specific models with this kind of 
problem...here's the first couple paras of the read-me. If this applies to 
you, or you are interested (and running 9.2.2 & down) drop a line. I 
may know where the software is.



Important Information about Trackpad Climate Control
For Your Macintosh PowerBook Computer


What Is Trackpad Climate Control?

Trackpad Climate Control is a system extension that will reduce or 
eliminate unexpected movements of the pointer caused by moisture on the 
trackpad or humidity.  The extension is designed for the  Macintosh 
PowerBook 190,  Macintosh PowerBook 1400, and Macintosh PowerBook Duo 2300.



Who Should Use Trackpad Climate Control?

You should use Trackpad Climate Control if you notice the pointer moving 
abruptly when you initially touch the trackpad or "jumping" to its previous 
position when you lift your finger after moving the pointer or tapping the 
trackpad.


Do not use Trackpad Climate Control if you have not had pointer-movement 
problems on your computer.  (The extension could make the pointer less 
responsive when you use the trackpad.)


The extension works only with the PowerBook 190, PowerBook1400, and 
PowerBook Duo 2300.




So there you go. Hope this helps.


gwd


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Junkyard 1400's and DVD player

[Richard Adams]

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Thanks,
I can't consider it a highjack if the subject line is changed. Which is a 
netiquete I wish all listers including myself adhered to more .


Frequently guilty as charged, I'm afraid.

I sympathize on the 1400 having one myself. Nice machine and still highly 
useful I would just like to play DVDs for my studies. So am looking to move 
up to a Pismo.




IIRC, there was just a thread here a week or two ago that indicated you can 
hack a DVD player into the CD-ROM casing on a 1400 and make it work (or 
maybe it was a 3400, not a 1400). Am I remembering that correctly? If so, 
that might be a cheaper and easier way to get to the same end result.


Ciao,

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Junkyard 1400's

[Richard Adams]

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My experience is somewhat similar, Ron. I got my first PowerBook 1400 for 
$10 (including a carrying case and power supply), and it worked like a 
champ. I then bought a supposedly non-working PB1400 for $6 to get the 
bookcover (my original did not have it). Found out AFTER bending the pins 
in the socket that the display cables plug into on the MOBO that it 
actually did work (although the display was then punked out). Salvaged 
pieces off that one to repair three more PB1400's that I got for $20,  
$10, and $5, respectively. So, for $51, I have 4 working Powerbooks and a 
partial parts machine. Can't complain too much about that.


Ciao,

Winfidel

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Cool moniker Winfidel. And this is all very interesting.

But I am learning nothing about what parts combinations vis a vie Pismo ( 
remember the PB mentioned in the subject line?) that I should avoid. And 
any trickiness to assembly..


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No help on that here, Adrian, sorry, my top machine is a 3400C (which I got 
at a better price than the 1400 - a friend gave it to me because it wouldn't 
power up. Turned out it had a bad power supply, nothing more). So I'm afraid 
I don't know much about the Pismo.


Good luck with your FrankenPismo, Doctor. Didn't mean to 'semi-hijack' your 
thread ;^{D


Re-titled subject line, accordingly.

Ciao,

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Re: Junkyard Pismo ?

[Richard Adams]

SNIP


I built my 1400c/166w64MB out of 3 different 1400's and a few misc.
parts I bought off Epay. The complete units  were all in questionable
condition but had the parts I wanted. I now have all the best goodies
I could get in a 1400 and it's exactly what I wanted.

After all was said and done I probably have more $$ in the 1400c than
I could have bought one for because of the extra parts I have
leftover. But I have enough parts to build 2 1400cs/133's in decent
condition and could always sell those off to recoup some $$.

It was a learning experience and a project for me. The shipping costs
can be outrageous on Epay but if you take your time you can get decent
deals and I did buy a few of the wrong parts.

I could have found a 1400c/166 for less than I have in mine but it was
a good experience and I would do it the same again.

I have been toying with the idea of building a Pismo from parts or
parts machines next in the same way.

--
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My experience is somewhat similar, Ron. I got my first PowerBook 1400 for 
$10 (including a carrying case and power supply), and it worked like a 
champ. I then bought a supposedly non-working PB1400 for $6 to get the 
bookcover (my original did not have it). Found out AFTER bending the pins in 
the socket that the display cables plug into on the MOBO that it actually 
did work (although the display was then punked out). Salvaged pieces off 
that one to repair three more PB1400's that I got for $20,  $10, and $5, 
respectively. So, for $51, I have 4 working Powerbooks and a partial parts 
machine. Can't complain too much about that.


Ciao,

Winfidel



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Re: Off topic OT : Long weekend topic - what macs do you own?

[Richard Adams]

Okay, lessee:

2 Duo 230's (not working), one Duo 270C, one Duo 280C, one 520C, 4 1400C's, 
1 3400C. No desktops.


Ciao!

Winfidel

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It's a long weekend up here north of the 49th, still no hockey so I thought 
of asking everyone what Macs they own. Lots of powerbooks, for sure, but 
what else? Maybe ppcs and up?
Powerbook Duo 230 (braindead) , 7200/90 , G3/333 beige, three 3400c pbs(2 
complete and 1 for parts)  for me (plus about 30-40 Apples, apple clones, 
early macs - no originals but a few SEs, SE30s, Classics etc. as well as a 
quadra 950 etc. )


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Re: New 1400 owner

[Richard Adams]

www.surpluscomputers.com has some pretty cheap CF memory (and adapters). 
Don't remember the memory prices off the top of my head, but the adapters 
are about $5.

Ciao,
Winfidel
From: Gene Osburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" 
To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: New 1400 owner
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:44:36 -0800
Hi, all!
It's time to join the mobile masses!  Just scored a PB 
1400c/133/2G/64/CD/floppy on ebay, and I really wanna trick this puppy out. 
 Looking for recommendations on where to find accessories and upgrades, 
the cheaper the better since I'm on a fixed income.

Gonna put upgrading to G3 on the back burner for now, as it's intended as a 
light-duty unit.  Definitely wanna go wi-fi, though.  Where am I likely to 
find the best deals on Orinoco cards, other than ebay?  Also, I'm pretty 
sure I wanna get a CF card and PC slot adapter, to use as a 
power-conserving boot drive.  Amazon.com seems to have a few good deals on 
this stuff - anyone know of a cheaper source?  256 MB CF seems large enough 
for this purpose to me; anyone know of any compelling reasons to go larger?

TIA for any and all info.
Pax,
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Re: Powerbook 1400 insert templates where?

[Richard Adams]

If anyone replies offlist, can you cc: me? I'd be interested, too. Thanks!
Winfidel
From: Angus Chalmers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" 
To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: Powerbook 1400 insert templates where?
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 17:31:45 +
Where can I get 1400 bookcover insert templates apart from the original
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Re: OT - lost powerbook found, good story

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This is typical, actually.  When I had almost my entire CD collection 
stolen from my car the police said they would do nothing about it, even 
thogh it was more than $1000 worth of CDs- most of which I can guarantee 
that the thieves would not want anyways, and most likely threw away.
In truth you can't expect the police to do much of anything for you in most 
cases.
Brian
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Ciao,
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Re: powerbook power supply

[Richard Adams]

A friend had the same problem with a 3400. He took it apart, figuring it was 
probably a bad solder connection on the motherboard. Couldn't find anything 
wrong, but it eventually got to the point where it wouldn't turn on no 
matter how much jiggling he did, so he gave it to me. I grabbed the power 
supply off my 1400, plugged it in, and went right to work on it. So, yeah, 
that's the first thing I'd check - the power supply.

HTH,
Winfidel
From: Jude Bloom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" 
To: "PowerBooks" 
Subject: powerbook power supply
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:17:42 -0600
Hello everyone
I have a 1 GHz 15" Powerbook, about two-three years old.  Recently I've 
noticed that plugging in the power supply, it often doesn't make a 
connection.  I don't get green or amber, and the battery indicator tells me 
that no juice is getting in.  If I play with where the plug meets the 
powerbook a bit, I can get it lighting and juicing up - but I'm having to 
play with it more and more, and it's beginning to make me anxious.

Without giving any more to go on, does this sound to someone like a problem 
with the power adaptor/cord?  Or the jack in the powerbook where it goes 
in?

Any help / advice is appreciated.
Jude
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Re: Loads of Mac Christmas software Mk#2

[Richard Adams]

Hey, Gerald!
Interested in the Excel 98, too. Is everything from the original desk 
already spoke for? Thanks!

Best regards,
Richard
From: "Calypso Organization 1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Loads of Mac Christmas software Mk#2
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:17:23 -
Follow-on.
We have also just found an old Excel 98 (for Macs) CD stored in the bottom
draw plus an ApplePower Macintosh G3 Start-up disk with OS 8.00 on it
(Silver coloured Apple CD) Anyone need either?
Sorry about the dollar exchange rate but will cost about $8 airmail postage
plus Paypal commission to US or about £2.70 to UK for one or  $10 to US  or
£3.00 to UK for both.
We are still clearing so may even find some other goodies.
Gerald
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Re: Remote Access Dial-Up question

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SNIP
> 
> Mac OS 7.6.1 includes Open Transport/TCP - which has its own PPP
> driver.  It's called "Remote Access".
> 
> But if I recall correctly, Config PPP and the PPP extension are part
> of FreePPP.
> 
> IOW, you have two separate PPP drivers contending for the modem port.

Hey, Don!

Thanks for the input. I tried pulling the PPPConfig Control Panel and the
PPP Extension out of the System Folder (dropped 'em on the desktop
temporarily). Same error occurs.

Hammer sounds like a good idea

Ciao!

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Re: Kanga and Wallstreet OT?

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SNIP
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> What do you think if we ask the list manager to **officially**
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> 
> Ben

Given the significant similarities, I vote Yes.

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Remote Access Dial-Up question

[Richard Adams]

OK, fellow Duo listers and Powerbook listers,
I have tried and tried to puzzle out why I can't get my Duo270C on the web, 
so now I come to request assistance.

Remote Access is in the Control strip. If I go to it and click Connect, 
there's no response. If I open Remote Access and click Connect from the 
dialogue box, I hear a brief click and I get a box saying, 'The Connection 
Attempt Failed. The port may be in use by another application. Check for 
other uses of the port, like a fax receiving software. Also check AppleTalk 
and Modem control panels that they are not using the same port.'

The protocol under Remote Access options is set to PPP. The system is 
running OS 7.6.1. If I go to the Config PPP Control Panel, I get a PPP Down 
message. Port name is set to Internal Modem. If I click Open, I get an error 
indicating 'The Serial Port that was selected to be used by PPP seems to be 
in use by something else. If AppleTalk is active, it may be using this 
serial port preventing PPP from using it.'

If I go to the AppleTalk Control Panel, it tells me 'AppleTalk is currently 
inactive' I tell it No to the activate AppleTalk question, so AppleTalk 
is off.

The extensions I see loading that look like they might be relevant are:
OpenTPTAppleTalkLib, OpenTPTInternetLib, OpenTransportLib, Open TPT 
AppleTalk Library, Open TPT Internet Library, Open Transport Library, 
OpenTPT Modem 68K, OpenTPT Remote Access 68K, OpenTPT Serial Arbitrator, 
EtherTalk Phase 2, Internet Config Extension, Network Extension, PPP, and 
Remote Only.

The modem is internal, and is set in the Modem Control Panel as Connect Via: 
Internal Modem, and Modem: Global Village X2. Startup Items is empty. The 
TCP/IP Control Panel has Connect via PPP, Configure Using PPP Server, and 
the Name Server addresses my ISP specifies.

Now, given the Fax advisement, the machine does have Global Village's 
GlobalFax FaxCenter installed, but I can't find a way to turn it off, or 
even check to see if its turned on. It's not launching at Startup, and I'm 
not running it before trying Remote Access. If I open it and go to FaxCenter 
- SetUp - Receiving to see if there's some automatic 'listening' turned on 
or some such, I just get the Ding noise and no dialogue box.

This machine was bought used, so I haven't installed everything on it and 
don't have a solid basis to evaluate what should or shouldn't be removed or 
uninstalled. I had a 280C and tried to install OS 7.5 new from diskettes 
after wiping the hard drive, but got an error during the install and was 
unable to complete the OS installation. Got the same error when re-trying 
the same thing on a Duo230C. So my favored course of action, to install from 
scratch so I know exactly what's on the machine, did not prove workable.

Any help would be very much appreciated, I'd really like to get this machine 
up on the Internet to read mail and web browse!

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Re: Identifying a Powerbook

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Hey, Cliff!
14.1 is the screen size (14.1 inch diagonal) - TFT is 'Thin Film 
Transistor': an active matrix display LCD panel.

HTH!
Winfidel
From: Cliff Rediger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Identifying a Powerbook
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 07:33:41 -0800
A friend's PowerBook HD died and as he is upgrading to iMac
I may "inherit" it. He says it is a G3 but doesn't know more.
Numbers on the back read: 14.1TFT/233MHz-512K/32MB/2GB HD/4MB 
video/CD/Modem.

I can make sense of everything but the 14.1TFT.
Does this number ID the PowerBook?
Thanks.
Cliff
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Re: Processor Upgrades for PowerBook 1400

[Richard Adams]

I can't speak to how worthwhile it is, but I saw one of the processor 
upgrades on E-Bay a while back for about $70. There was one on there last 
night for about $150.

I certainly agree that I wouldn't pay $300 for the upgrade when you can 
still get a complete 1400 for about $50-$100 - just seems disproportionate. 
Too bad you can't either put more RAM in a 1400, or drop in the processor 
upgrade on a 3400, 'cuz I have both, and they both are kinda dead-ended in 
terms of upgrade potential.

But I got the 1400 for $10, and the 3400 for free, so I can't complain!
Ciao!
Richard
From: "W. Adrian D'Alessio ( FluxStringer )" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Processor Upgrades for PowerBook 1400
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:53:00 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
You can impress no one with a faster 1400. ( unless it is real cheap to buy 
the accellerator)  better to put the money toward a Pismo or iBook. And get 
more features too.

I have  a 1400 as you know but I can't see a $ 300.00 investment in it.
-Original Message-
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Subject: Processor Upgrades for PowerBook 1400
 Has anybody on this list got a feel for or an opinion about the subject 
of
"diminishing returns" for processor upgrades on a PB1400? What I'm 
wondering
is whether a Sonnet 466MHz G3 upgrade is mostly wasted money because the
33MHz system bus can't use any (or much of) processor power above a certain
level anyway. In other words, maybe a 233MHz G3 upgrade gets most (>90%) of
the performance improvement that a 466MHz upgrade would get because of the
very low system bus speed. Anyway I'm open to hearing your opinions on the
topic. Thanks. John Hixson

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Re: 1400c

[Richard Adams]

Actually, there is a bracket - it's a thin metal item that has a tab that 
fits into the side of the case and overlaps the hard drive cable. Makes it 
extremely hard to get a hard drive back in without taking the case partially 
apart or taking a chance on trying to yank the cable out from where it's 
folded up under the case.

Ciao,
Richard

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Subject: Re: 1400c
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2004 19:43:16 +0300
R. A. Cantrell wrote:
Bookies,
   Looks like I'm going to have to try re-assemble a 1400c that 
was
not put together when I got it, and I'm lost in the dark (again). Is there 
a
HD bracket of some kind or does the HD just sit in that space under the
keyboard kinda loose? Is the speaker grill switchable with any other 
model?
as this one is definitely broken.


 There isn't a bracket as far as I know.. At least the two I owned 
didn't.. The speaker grill is the same across all the models..

-hth
-nathan
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Re: Best of two PB1400s

[Richard Adams]

From my one try at breaking one down, I'd say it's pretty easy to swap the 
screens. Just be careful with the two plugs that go into the sockets on the 
motherboard. There's not much room to get your fingers down there to push 
'em in, and on the one I tried it on, they're pretty brittle and easy to 
break.

HTH,
Richard

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Subject: Best of two PB1400s
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 14:54:42 +0100
I have a working PB1400c/117 and a PB1400cs/166 with a dead screen. Would 
it be easier to swap the working screen onto the 166 machine, or install 
the 166 internals into the 1400c? Or is neither really worth the aggro?

All views gratefully received!
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Re: 5300 & 8.6 TIA

[Richard Adams]

Johnny,
I've got an Epic with 7.5, and it runs Office 98. It came on it, so I didn't 
install it or anything, but it seems to work fine.

Ciao,
Richard

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 18:30:59 -0600
I have a 5300 that I am trying to load 8.6 on to and it won't install.  It 
is a disk from a g3.

Could this be why it won't load?  Do I need a different version?
All I am wanting to do with the 5300 is be able to install Office 98 for 
mac on it.  What is the lowest level of os that will run Office 98?

It currently has 7.5 on it.
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1400 Manuals?

[Richard Adams]

I found a 1400 site that used to have PDF's of the manuals, but they had 
been removed, and I don't see them on Apple's site any more. Does anyone 
know of a live site or source to get these? I just got a 1400C/117 (for TEN 
dollars!), and would like to find out more about it.

Also, is there a good site to walk you through getting online on OS 7.6? I 
have an ISP, but am not familiar with the requirements to get online via the 
Mac OS. I may have an option to switch to OS 8.5 shortly, is that a lot 
easier to get online with?

Thanks for any help!
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Re: Blackbird 520PPC

[Richard Adams]

I'm not sure at all, Clark, but this is what I read in one of my Mac books. 
I don't recall seeing anything separate/different, but just 'cuz I don't 
know about it, sure don't mean that it doesn't exist.

Ciao!
Richard
From: Clark Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Blackbird 520PPC
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:19:47 -0700
At 11:51 PM -0500 8/9/04, Richard Adams wrote:
Hey, RA!
I looked up the Power Reset thing (it also resets the PRAM) - it is 
Command - Option - P - R. Good luck finding out about the PPC/Blackbird!

Are you sure COPR (Command-Option-P-R) is the Power Reset?  It's the 
standard PRAM reset on pretty much all Macs.  But Power Manager Reset is 
usually a separate key sequence.

Ciao!
Richard
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Subject: Blackbird 520PPC
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:27:16 -0500
Bookies,
I know I found a page with info on this machine but I lost 
it.
The machine is a 520 "Blackbird" form factor but is the Apple PPC 603/100
model with "PowerPC" in the space on the screen case where you would
normally see 520c. Can some one better at Googling point me to that page
please?
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Re: Blackbird 520PPC

[Richard Adams]

Hey, RA!
I looked up the Power Reset thing (it also resets the PRAM) - it is Command 
- Option - P - R. Good luck finding out about the PPC/Blackbird!

Ciao!
Richard

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Subject: Blackbird 520PPC
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:27:16 -0500
Bookies,
I know I found a page with info on this machine but I lost it.
The machine is a 520 "Blackbird" form factor but is the Apple PPC 603/100
model with "PowerPC" in the space on the screen case where you would
normally see 520c. Can some one better at Googling point me to that page
please?
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Re: Excel Help Anyone? (OT)

[Richard Adams]

Don,
To 'enhance' it can be done, but is a significant amount of work. In a 
nutshell:

Go to View - Toolbars - Forms. Click the Combo Box icon (looks like a bar 
with a drop-down), draw the box on the screen, then right click and go to 
Format Control. The specifics will vary from there, depending on your design 
parameters for your input form.

More simply, you can turn off the AutoComplete (the function you're 
describing), under Tools - Options - Edit tab - uncheck Enable AutoComplete 
for Cell Values.

I am pulling these specific instructions from Excel 2000 on a Windows 
machine, but the menus should be the same, or at least quite similar, on 
whatever version of Excel you are on.

HTH!
Richard

From: Don Wakefield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Excel Help Anyone? (OT)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:30:22 -0700 (PDT)
Are there any Excel masters out there? I surely am NOT
and what should be a simple fix has so far eluded me.
I have an item checklist which has one column which
contains a list of items. The column immediately to
its left is a narrow column which will receive either
a "Y", an "N", or an "NA" (Yes, No, or Not Applicable)
My problem is that at some point in the construction,
a few of these narrow cells (and I do mean only
several) have magically become intuitive in a
disagreeable way. They will accept a "Y", but when an
"N" is typed, those few cells create a drop down menu
which is populated with "NA" and Excel populates the
cell with "NA" even if you only type "N" and "return".
I would like to either loose this intuitive ability
altogether, or enhance it so that each item had a
selection which included both "N" and "NA" (in that
order) so a choice could be made from the list's
natural state of "Y". Copying cells which act one way
into cells which act the other has not been
effective.I don't know what turned this on in these
few cells. I don't know how to improve it to become
useful, and I can't find a way to turn it off.
Anybody have any ideas as to how to kill or enhance
Excel's intuition?
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Re: clock battery prob on 180c & where to find it?

[Richard Adams]

Bill,

Mine is a PB 280C duo, so I'm not sure if the issues are the same, but it 
does sound like the PRAM battery to me (performs the same basic function as 
a CMOS battery on a PC). On the Duo 280, it's two watch-type batteries (I 
believe they're actually welded together), surrounded in a sheath of 
plastic, with a couple of wires coming out, if I recall correctly (been a 
while since I had the Duo open, and I am admittedly far from an expert). On 
the Duo, seems like it was under the keyboard and close to the hard drive.

HTH,

The Winfidel

From: alienbill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: clock battery prob on 180c & where to find it?
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:53:50 -0600
I have a PB180c which appears in fine shape except that the day &
time change constantly before my eyes. Setting Date & Time in Control
Panels seems to have no effect. Would this be a clock/cmos battery
problem?
I have another 180c for parts that I have completely disassembled
looking for something resembling a small battery with no luck. Can
anyone tell me where to find it? My floppy seems to be shot as well,
and I want to reinstall, but would rather not go in more than once so
I'd really like to find this solution soon. Thanks for any input.
bill

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Re: Installing OS 7.5

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, Dan and Rick. The machine's currently packed up for my impending 
move, but I'll try again and let you know if I still have problems (and what 
the error message is). Thanks again!

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From: Ric <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Installing OS 7.5
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 09:43:49 -0500
According to Apple, an enabler is only required  for Sys. 7.1
7.6.1 runs fine on my 540c without one.
Look here for more info:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=8970
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Re: Installing OS 7.5

[Richard Adams]

Dan,

Actually, I'm installing from floppies, not CD. At what point do I need to 
get the enabler, and where and how do I install it? I know I'll need to get 
it from Apple's FTP, but I imagine I can handle that. Do I install it before 
installing the OS itself?

Thanks for the help, it's appreciated.

The Winfidel


From: sirksd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Installing OS 7.5
Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2004 14:12:44 -0700
I believe that you need an enabler on both machines to load 7.6, or any new
system.  That is a little software program that may be on your cd now.
However, after several experiences, be sure that you run HDSC Setup so that 
you
update the hd driver.  The system will not load if you don't and you will 
not
be able to boot from it.  Also, run the disktools and check the hd before 
you
try to load a system.  Any needed enabler may (and I think, will) load
automatically.  So, first update the driver with hdsc setup, then run 
disktools
to check out the hard disk, and then do your install and I'll bet it will
work.  If you have tried these, I couldn't tell from your posting.

Dan in AZ

Richard Adams wrote:

> Can anyone give me a step-by-step procedure or maybe point me to any web
> page telling how to install OS 7.6 on a PowerBook DUO from scratch? I 
tried
> on both a Duo230 and a 280C, and both punked out on me with an error 
message
> at the same point during installation.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have the machines out (am moving and they are
> currently packed up), nor did I make a note of the exact error message. 
I'm
> just betting I missed something in the install process. I know there's
> something called a 'system enabler', but I don't know if I need one, 
where
> to put it, or when to install it.

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Installing OS 7.5

[Richard Adams]

Can anyone give me a step-by-step procedure or maybe point me to any web 
page telling how to install OS 7.6 on a PowerBook DUO from scratch? I tried 
on both a Duo230 and a 280C, and both punked out on me with an error message 
at the same point during installation.

Unfortunately, I don't have the machines out (am moving and they are 
currently packed up), nor did I make a note of the exact error message. I'm 
just betting I missed something in the install process. I know there's 
something called a 'system enabler', but I don't know if I need one, where 
to put it, or when to install it.

Any help appreciated, but I know this is kinda vague. Once I get the (ugh) 
moving done, I'll retry the installation and make a few notes on what 
happens and when.

Thanks!

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Re: apple

[Richard Adams]

I agree, Drew, and not just because I'm "The Winfidel"(;^{)). Apple 
determines who their vendors are, not the end user. It may not be Apple's 
FAULT, but it is their RESPONSIBILITY to take care of it. It would be a 
different story if the end user was picking and choosing the components, but 
they aren't. The disappointing thing is that so many people attest that 
Apple denied or abdicated their responsibility for the video chip failure, 
much as they did with the 5300's and their well documented problems.

Ciao,

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Subject: Re: apple
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 19:01:35 -0700
SNIP

But other than that, the 5300 is a terrible example.  The reason Apple kept 
repairing them is _because_ they were so shoddy.  IIRC, class action 
lawsuit against Apple required them to support the 5300 for as long as they 
did.  Technically, California law held them to supporting the 5300 for 7 
years from the last date of manufacture (which ended just this summer).

The REA was not a result of Apple being a good corporate citizen.  It was 
because they really screwed up the 5300 and were forced to fix them.
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My feelings are that if Apple released a machine with poor quality due to 
poor QA (even if it's not an Apple part that failed - and then what _would_ 
count as an Apple part?  Virtually every ASIC on the board is designed by a 
3rd party - very little is Apple custom.  And NONE of it was fabbed by 
Apple.), then Apple should have to pay the piper.  Apple sells the box, 
Apple supports the box, Apple should FIX the box.

Peace,
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Re: OT: Mac -based POS software

[Richard Adams]

POS=Point of Sale, usually used as a cash register/inventory/order system.

HTH,

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Subject: Re: OT: Mac -based POS software
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:55:27 +
What's POS?
- Dana
> From: Thad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Subject: OT: Mac -based POS software
>
> Anyone know of any decent Mac POS software?
> Either OS 9 or X based?
>
> Thanks
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Re: Want to sell PC laptop

[Richard Adams]

Maybe the next iteration should be named 'Rat-tail file' ];{>

Ciao,

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>From: Dan Palka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>Subject: Re: Want to sell PC laptop
>Date: Fri, 21 Feb 03 15:04:59 -0600
>
>Sorry not a carpenter.  Still think its funny though, as it really doesnt
>have anything to do with anything.  I mean, I  can't even think of a way
>to connect Claw-Hammer to AMD, Personal Computers in general, or even
>technology.
>
> >Not to be pedantic, but a claw hammer (outside this particular context) 
>is a
> >very common carpentry tool, probably the most common carpentry hammer. 
>The
> >similar rip hammer has a different claw (the part used to pull out 
>nails).


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Re: Want to sell PC laptop

[Richard Adams]

Dan,

Not to be pedantic, but a claw hammer (outside this particular context) is a 
very common carpentry tool, probably the most common carpentry hammer. The 
similar rip hammer has a different claw (the part used to pull out nails).

Ciao,

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>From: Dan Palka 
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>Subject: Re: Want to sell PC laptop
>Date: Thu, 20 Feb 03 19:32:48 -0600
>
>What in the world is a Claw-hammer?  What will they think of next?
>Toenail-Wrench?
>
> >The new AMD Claw-Hammer is far superior to the P4 and Intels 64 platform.
>
>
>
>
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>The power to be your best.
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Re: 3400 and TV interference

[Richard Adams]

Heh, funny, Tom - I remember lining the interior case of my old Radio Shack 
Color Computer with tinfoil, after painting it with metallic silver paint, 
for exactly this reason. It was considered SOP in the CoCo world! That 
little baby could put out some major RF interference!

Ciao,

Richard


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>Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:32:29 -0400
>
> > --
> > From:   Scott Holder
> > Subject:Re: 3400 and TV interference
> >
> > I guess you could wrap the 'book in foil ;)
> >
> >
>I think a Titanium PowerBook would probably work even better.  ;)
>
>
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Re: Running Mac OS on a Windoze PC?

[Richard Adams]

If no one else has jumped on this, I would definitely be interested! Always 
room for one more 'retro'puter', and I distinctly remember lusting for the 
Atari computers, but having no shot at being able to afford 'em! Don't have 
a lot to trade, I fear, but I do have some 'vintage' Mac software on 
original diskettes. I'll have to go through my collection to send you a 
list, but I don't think it's anything spectacular. Which Mac or Macs are you 
running? I know I at least have Lotus 123 for Mac, and Adobe Type 
Manager/Fonts, plus a few others, but they're all probably System 7 or 6 
vintage apps at best. Be happy to part with them, if they're of any use to 
you.

Thanks!

Richard


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>Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 11:26:14 -0700
>
>TX Cameron, these look like good links!
>
>
>I was kinda hoping that someone ELSE would be able to provide me with
>the transfers lol!
>I'm really not very good at the voodoo stuff...
>
>Just that I have fond memories of some of these 8-bit games, and deep
>respect for programmers
>who managed to pack so much into so little space. My two fave games
>were both by MicroProse,
>F15 Strike Eagle, and Silent Service. I have YET to find anything
>quite like them to run on a Mac
>(sure I can run F/18 Hornet, or shell out big bucks for the DrumBeat
>Sub Sim, but I've always kinda
>hoped I could find something compact to run in B+W on my old 145, or
>on the SE/30.
>
>Ahh, well, just the same, I never use the 800XL anymore, and I
>imagine it's only worth anything to a
>serious collector. So the offer stands. Free for the shipping cost to
>a Good Home, although I
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Re: Racist remarks?

[Richard Adams]

Uh, Dave?

This page is associated with LandoverBaptist.ORG, and is a satire - a parody 
- not meant to be taken literally. It is set up for the purpose of poking 
fun at people whose attitudes are similar to the ones portrayed. Landover 
Baptist does have a disclaimer squirreled away on their site somewhere 
specifying that it is strictly a parody/satire site. Taken in that context, 
it is a frequently hysterically funny site (the review of "The Green Mile" 
is not to be missed).

Ciao,

Richard


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>Subject: Racist remarks?
>Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:32:11 EDT
>
>While I normally do NOT care about people's signature lines, personal
>statements, and prejudices, THIS website is probably one of the worsed 
>cases
>of prejudice, lies, and anti-American crap that I have seen on the web.  I
>thought this was a reputable site, based on the URL. It is not--this guy is
>promoting so much hate, lies, and smut, it'll make the KKK look like pretty
>nice.
>
>You may think that it's fine to slam another religion or belief, but the
>author of this little note is promoting a site that is completely full of
>lies, exaggerations, and pure crap.  If you treated Buddhists, Muslims,
>Catholics, or Hindu's the same way that you're treating Christians, your
>proverbial rear-side would not be on the web for any longer than it would
>take to lodge a lawsuit.
>
>Spreading of hate and racism has NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH LAPTOP 
>COMPUTERS!
>I submit that this type of racial slur-loaded information be banned from 
>this
>list.  Or, perhaps we should begin slamming ALL Canadians, since this one
>seems to be a pure racist & hatemonger.
>
>Thanks,
>David
>
>
>In a message dated 7/6/02 2:31:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> >Dear Friend - It is *imperative* that you read the following article from 
>the
> >WHITEHOUSE.ORG web site: http://www.whitehouse.org/DOF/salvation-act.asp.
> >Don't delay.  Your patriotism is at stake!
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Re: HELP!

[Richard Adams]

Well said, Chuck. I believe most of the denizens of this list are like 
yourself - reasonable, civil, and courteous. For this I am thankful. Best 
just to block and/or ignore those who act otherwise - they clearly don't see 
how their tone and attitude discredits themselves more than their targets. 
Thanks to you and the majority of other list members who maintain the 
general courteous tone that prevails here!

Ciao,

The Winfidel


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>Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 19:57:55 -0500
>
>
>In reference to the now totally stupid items being written about
>PC verses Mac notebooks/powerbooks, and the really AWFUL responses
>people are throwing back and forth, can we DROP IT ALL NOW???
>
>And can we TRY to keep it SOMEwhat civil?
>
>Thanks!
>Chuck
>
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Re: HELP!

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>From: "victoria" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>
>Hi if it is light and slim you want in a pc note book have you loked at the
>acer range???
>
>I also own a travelmate 513 that has been upgraded with 256mb ram and a 
>40gb
>hdd it also has an add on dvd and floppy and 1 pc card slot which i attach 
>a
>freecom cdrw to modem is built in and it is run by a pentium 3 800mhz
>processor it is about 1 1/2 cms thick and has a 12' screen and weighs less
>that my duo 2300c.
>
>Victoria.

My experience with Acer has been that their customer service is absolutely 
AWFUL! I rue the day they bought out TI's laptop line and I had to start 
going through them for service issues - I had a number of problems with them 
over a long period of time, with both an AcerLite 361 Notebook and my 
TravelMates. I would never do business with them again.

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Re:

[Richard Adams]

> >Thanks, Mad Dog. Anyone have any ideas of what the real-time differences 
>are
> >between the 270C and 280C? My 280C has no sound, so I'm thinking that's
> >probably worth the slow-down of dropping back to a 270C. Anything that 
>won't
> >run, or anything that will be noticeably slower?
> >
> >Thanks, everybody,
> >
> >Winfidel
>
>Not counting FPU, I think a rule of thumb is the 030 is about 1.2 as
>fast at the same clock speed for heavy computations.  It doesnt feel
>too much slower in real life.
>
>No sound ?  Thats kind of odd.  Are you sure it isnt the screen cable
>or the speaker ?
>
>Anyway, another 280 board can be had for cheap on ebay.
>
>Mad Dog
>
Thanks again, MD, I suspected the FPU would almost even it all up. I figure 
the 280's lack of sound was probably due to the loose cable that's been 
described before, but I wasn't confident enough to crack the case. Now that 
I've got a fully functioning 270C (which also seems to have a good PRAM and 
is keeping correct time and date, which the 280 wasn't), I don't know if 
I'll even try opening the 280C at this point (the 270C only cost me $50, 
which is probably a good investment compared to the amount of time and 
aggravation involved in fixing the 280C). I think I'll probably just leave 
the 280C in the DuoDock all the time and use it as a desktop.

Thanks to you (and everyone else who replied) for all the help.

Ciao,

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Re:

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>From: Tom & Lisa P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re:
>Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 19:29:39 -0500
>
> >Thanks, Charlie, that's very helpful. What's the CPU speed on the 270's?
> >
> >Ciao,
> >
> >The Winfidel
>
>33 MHz 68030.
>
>Mad Dog
>

Thanks, Mad Dog. Anyone have any ideas of what the real-time differences are 
between the 270C and 280C? My 280C has no sound, so I'm thinking that's 
probably worth the slow-down of dropping back to a 270C. Anything that won't 
run, or anything that will be noticeably slower?

Thanks, everybody,

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Re:

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, Charlie, that's very helpful. What's the CPU speed on the 270's?

Ciao,

The Winfidel


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>Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 08:12:48 +0200
>
> >I just downloaded Stuffit Expander from Aladdin's web site on my work PC,
> >but my new Powerbook 270C doesn't recognize it - trying to go to the PC
> >Exchange Control Panel to find something to open with (only SimpleText is
> >there). Found a de-binhexed version (.BIN) and downloaded it, same thing.
> >How do I persuade the machine to install this? Also, can anyone give me a
> >quick 'n' dirty idea of the differences between the 270C and 280C?
> >
>
>
>PCs don't recognize Resource Forks unless you have Macdrive 95/98 (or
>similar utility) on them.
>
>280s have faster 68LCO40-33 MHz. cpu and longer lasting type III batteries.
>
>Charlie
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Re:

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7.6.1


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>Subject: Re:
>Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:37:27 +0800
>
> > I just downloaded Stuffit Expander from Aladdin's web site on my work 
>PC,
> > but my new Powerbook 270C doesn't recognize it - trying to go to the PC
> > Exchange Control Panel to find something to open with (only SimpleText 
>is
> > there). Found a de-binhexed version (.BIN) and downloaded it, same 
>thing.
> > How do I persuade the machine to install this? Also, can anyone give me 
>a
> > quick 'n' dirty idea of the differences between the 270C and 280C?
> >
>
>
>What OS are you using ?
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Re:

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, Mike, I do have another PowerBook and a DuoDock with a hard drive, 
they're just buried underneath some other junk and I was trying to avoid 
hauling 'em out - guess I'll have to after all. Appreciat the help.

Ciao,

The Winfidel


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>Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 17:08:40 -0600
>
>RA> I just downloaded Stuffit Expander from Aladdin's web site on my work 
>PC,
>RA> but my new Powerbook 270C doesn't recognize it - trying to go to the PC
>RA> Exchange Control Panel to find something to open with (only SimpleText 
>is
>RA> there). Found a de-binhexed version (.BIN) and downloaded it, same 
>thing.
>RA> How do I persuade the machine to install this?
>
>I had the same problem with a clean load of 7.6 on my 540c.  What you
>have to do is use either another Mac or a Windows->Mac floppy creator.
>
>Another Mac is easy - expand the BIN/HQX into a folder and drag the
>installer onto a Mac format floppy.  Write protect the floppy and put
>it in the other Mac.  Drag it onto the desktop and execute it.
>
>I managed it by using HFV Explorer version 1.3.1 for Windows.  I used
>Stuffit for Windows to extract the installer in BIN form, then used HFV 
>Explorer
>to create a Mac floppy and expand the BIN file onto it in Installer
>form.  FYI - Write Protect the floppy so that it doesn't change the
>file type.  Put the disk in the Mac and drag the file onto the desktop
>and execute it from there.
>
>HFV Explorer is available on Tucows and other places.
>
>Hope this helps!
>
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[Richard Adams]

Got a question, listers.

I just downloaded Stuffit Expander from Aladdin's web site on my work PC, 
but my new Powerbook 270C doesn't recognize it - trying to go to the PC 
Exchange Control Panel to find something to open with (only SimpleText is 
there). Found a de-binhexed version (.BIN) and downloaded it, same thing. 
How do I persuade the machine to install this? Also, can anyone give me a 
quick 'n' dirty idea of the differences between the 270C and 280C?

Thanks for any help, much appreciated.

The Winfidel


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Re: Multiple HD images on 540c w/133 PPC Upgrade

[Richard Adams]

Ed,

Is your last SCSI device (presumably the CD-ROM) terminated? I don't know 
about this specific issue, but SCSI chains should have a terminator at the 
end.

Good luck,

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>Subject: Multiple HD images on 540c w/133 PPC Upgrade
>Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:10:40 -0800
>
>I have an odd problem with my 540C.  The desktop has started to show seven
>hard drive images.  All the images are duplicates of the real hard drive,
>all are searchable, any file changes I make to the hard drive shows up in
>all versions, all the programs I use seem to be working fine.
>
>Each of these hard drive images, shows under a different SCSI id when I
>check the control panel, and, because all the ids are taken up, my external
>CD-ROM won't recognize.  This has got to be some sort of problem with the
>SCSI Ids, but danged if I know anything beyond that - SCSI is not my bag,
>baby - and I'm just hoping I haven't fried something beyond repair.  I've
>tried swapping out drives and reinstalling the system software - which I 
>had
>to be done with a hard drive swap.
>
>Any help?
>
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Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, Magnus, I'll try them. I appreciate your help!

Ciao,

Richard


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>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23:17:53 +0200
>
>d. 17/10/01 22:45 skrev Richard Adams på [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
>
> > Thanks, Magnus.
> >
> > Some of the links have led to dead ends, but I haven't tried 'em all 
>yet. I
> > appreciate the tip.
> >
> > Ciao,
> >
> > Richard
> >
>
>Maybe one of these will work:
>
>ftp://ftphqx.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Misc/Service/servicemanuals/p
>owerbook_200_series.pdf
>
>or
>
>ftp://ftphqx.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Misc/Service/servicemanuals/p
>owerbook_2300_series.pdf
>
>Magnus
>
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Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520

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>From: Paul Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520
>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:52:31 -0700
>
>At 2:13 PM -0500 10/17/01, Richard Adams wrote:
> >Speaking of upgrades, isn't it true that you can upgrade a Duo280C to
> >PowerPC? Anybody know what the procedure is, and where to get the 
>upgrade?
>
>   It isn't a real upgrade, though.  What you are doing is swapping
>the bottom of a 2300C for the 280C bottom.  Motherboards are listed for
>$125 on ebay, so it probably is easier to buy a 2300C instead.
>Paul
>
Exactly as I suspected. Thanks for the input, Paul, I appreciate it.

Ciao,

Richard

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Re: Re[2]: weird problem with Powerbook 520

[Richard Adams]

I appreciate the input, Mike, but there is no speaker jack on the back of a 
Duo 280C. However, the principle is sound enough, and I should be able to 
apply it when my recently purchased Duo Dock arrives. Thanks for the idea!

Ciao,

Richard


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>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:57:10 -0500
>
>RA> It's handy to know that the same cable goes to the LCD and sound output 
>-
>RA> the display looks fine, so that cable is probably OK. I've only tried 
>to get
>RA> sound through the Control Panel alarms setting and the Jigsaw puzzle 
>(and,
>RA> of course, I don't have a start-up chime). AFAIK, the volume settings 
>are
>RA> all on and up to max.
>
>If you don't get a startup chime then it's almost IMHO a hardware
>problem.  Try plugging and unplugging something into the speaker jack
>on the back - try listening with headphones to see if your hear
>anything coming from the speaker jack.  If you hear it from the
>speaker jack and not the speakers when unplugged it means the speaker
>jack is probably bad/stuck.
>
>Just my $.02 worth.
>
>Mike mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520

[Richard Adams]

Thanks for the tips, I appreciate them. I thought the PPC upgrade was just a 
chip replacement, I don't know if I'll bother with it if it's a lot more 
involved (probably better for me to just get a 2300 or better on E-Bay at 
that point - then again, I wanted the Duo largely 'cause I drastically 
prefer trackballs over touchpads).

It's handy to know that the same cable goes to the LCD and sound output - 
the display looks fine, so that cable is probably OK. I've only tried to get 
sound through the Control Panel alarms setting and the Jigsaw puzzle (and, 
of course, I don't have a start-up chime). AFAIK, the volume settings are 
all on and up to max.

Thanks again for the help!

Ciao,

Richard


>From: makmac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520
>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:33:56 -0500
>
>Richard Adams on 10/17/01 2:13 PM wrote:
>
> > Also, I assumed from my lack of sound that there's probably a minor 
>hardware
> > problem (I'm betting a simple broken or disconnected wire) in my Duo. I 
>took
> > the screws out, but didn't feel like messing with trying to force the 
>unit
> > apart without being sure what I was doing. Can anybody tell me how to 
>best
> > get at this thing's innards?
> >
>
>It's very prudent of you to wait rather than force your 280c open. There 
>are
>some small plastic eyelets that are very often broken off in the process of
>cracking open this or any Duo. They're right under your right palm, at the
>front, right, corner where the top and bottom meet.
>
>I would strongly recommend downloading a service manual for your Duo and
>follow the steps carefully. Unfortunately I don't have a link to follow.
>
>Pretty much all the Duos can be upgraded to a PPC by swapping out the logic
>board with that of a 2300. Everything else will match up. However you will
>need one of the high output AC adapters (36 watt rather than 25) and there
>may be an issue of heat if the stiffener/frame/chassis inside doesn't make
>good contact with the processor. With the PPC upgrade you can install a 
>much
>larger, cheaper IDE drive (which will require an IDE ribbon cable).
>
>As to your sound problem, the speaker gets power from the same ribbon cable
>that goes to the LCD screen. Perhaps the connection at the speaker, or 
>where
>the video cable connects to the logic board is not properly seated. Or it
>could be a software problem (sound out selection in control panel etc.). 
>You
>may try to zap the PRAM and see if that resets any defaults related to
>sound.
>
>HTH,
>-makmac
>
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Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, Magnus.

Some of the links have led to dead ends, but I haven't tried 'em all yet. I 
appreciate the tip.

Ciao,

Richard


>From: Magnus Rohde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>Subject: Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520
>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:26:25 +0200
>
>d. 17/10/01 21:13 skrev Richard Adams på [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
>
> > Speaking of upgrades, isn't it true that you can upgrade a Duo280C to
> > PowerPC? Anybody know what the procedure is, and where to get the 
>upgrade?
> >
> > Also, I assumed from my lack of sound that there's probably a minor 
>hardware
> > problem (I'm betting a simple broken or disconnected wire) in my Duo. I 
>took
> > the screws out, but didn't feel like messing with trying to force the 
>unit
> > apart without being sure what I was doing. Can anybody tell me how to 
>best
> > get at this thing's innards?
> >
> > Ciao,
> >
> > Richard
> >
>
>try to take a look at:
><http://w3.trib.com/~dwood/servicemanuals.html>
>
>Magnus
>
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Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520

[Richard Adams]

Speaking of upgrades, isn't it true that you can upgrade a Duo280C to 
PowerPC? Anybody know what the procedure is, and where to get the upgrade?

Also, I assumed from my lack of sound that there's probably a minor hardware 
problem (I'm betting a simple broken or disconnected wire) in my Duo. I took 
the screws out, but didn't feel like messing with trying to force the unit 
apart without being sure what I was doing. Can anybody tell me how to best 
get at this thing's innards?

Ciao,

Richard


>From: Dana Sibera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>Subject: Re: weird problem with Powerbook 520
>Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:22:32 +1000
>
> > I upgraded my Powerbook 520c with a PowerPC daughtercard. Everything
> > worked
> > perfectly. However I needed to go back to the old CPU to run an old app
> > that
>
> > drive. I left it charging all night and it still happened this
> > morning.  I
> > have a new hard drive I could test, but I'm wondering if the system is
> > damaged in some way, if that could damage the new drive.
> > Any ideas welcome!
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Re: no more emials...UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS SPAM CENTER

[Richard Adams]

>From: makmac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>Subject: Re: no more emials...UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS SPAM CENTER
>Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 08:05:57 -0500
>
>SPAM CENTER?
>
>The only annoying "emials" I'm getting are from dono :^)

No kiddin'! Of course, with a name like '[EMAIL PROTECTED]', IIRC, someone 
may have signed up someone else with an e-mail address intended to be 
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Re: Shameless site promotion

[Richard Adams]

I'm probably your 'polar opposite' to some degree, Dan, I use W-Intel 
machines most of the time, and am just learning the Mac, but I've never much 
believed in bashing OS's: They all have their weaknesses and strengths 
according to what you're using them for, IMHO.

If you need any assistance with any aspect of this, feel free to call on me. 
I've always enjoyed the challenge of trying to squeeze performance out of 
older machines.

Best regards,

Richard


>From: Dan Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks)
>Subject: Shameless site promotion
>Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 09:30:42 -0400
>
>I love Macs. You love Macs. But 95% of the world uses something else,
>usually Windows -- and too often not even as a conscious choice vs. the
>Mac.
>
>In an effort to help those people get the most out of their PCs, we've
>launched Low End PC as a "sister site" to Low End Mac. PC users tell me
>there's really nothing like LEM for the Wintel world, so we'll see where
>it goes.
>
>Low End PC is a bit different from Low End Mac. There's no way we can
>offer profiles of all the PCs made, so we won't even try. We'll be
>offering upgrade advice (like "try Linux) and have writers familiar with
>Windows, Linux, and BeOS. We're trying to be OS agnostic while clearly
>facing the problems with Windows and Microsoft. And we won't allow any
>Mac bashing.
>
>If you're a part-time PC user or know PC users who might find such a site
>helpful, please refer them to . It may help them
>become better computer users.
>
>For the record, I'm not switching. I don't own a PC, don't have Virtual
>PC on my TiBook, and don't expect to do much on that side of the world
>ever. I'm mostly using my skills as an editor and publisher to try to
>give the huge number of PC users the same kind of resource Mac users have
>had for the past four years.
>
>Dan the listmom
>
>
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Re: REA program

[Richard Adams]

Thanks, guys, the volume's all the way at top, and sound applications run 
and 'play' sound, so I assume it's hardware. I guess for $65, I can't 
complain too much.

Ciao,

Richard


>From: Remy Davison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: REA program
>Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:53:24 +1000
>
> >I keep seeing references to the REA program, which seems to be some kind 
>of
> >repair/return program, I gather. What are the details, and is a Duo 280C
> >still eligible? I just bought a 280C off E-Bay, but it doesn't seem to 
>have
> >the sound working.
> >
> >TIA,
> >
> >Richard
>No, only to the 190/5300 (and not the Duo 2300). Afraid you're on your
>own with a 1994 Duo (but we're around for suggestions ;-)
>
>Cheers,
>
>RD
>
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Re: REA program

[Richard Adams]

I keep seeing references to the REA program, which seems to be some kind of 
repair/return program, I gather. What are the details, and is a Duo 280C 
still eligible? I just bought a 280C off E-Bay, but it doesn't seem to have 
the sound working.

TIA,

Richard


>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>Subject: Re: REA program
>Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 11:47:17 EDT
>
>In a message dated 9/29/01 06:04:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> >One final note: I'd keep sending the faulty 5300 thru the REA program as
> >long as you're able. At some point, Apple may just get fed up enough to
> >replace it with a new PB, which at this point would be a G4. I've read
> >posts of people getting this offer in the past.
>
>Chris,
>
>The REA program ends 7 years after they discontinued the model. Which will 
>be
>the middle of next year, I believe.
>
>I have not heard of one individual offer to upgrade...  only of the public
>offers, and IMHO there will not be another. And in this case, Andrew wants 
>a
>5300 to modify to make a MP3 tablet. The last offer, you had to pony up 
>$1600
>USD and a 5300. I'm fairly sure that is not what you were thinking of.
>
>Andrew is a friendly guy so I did not figure that I would have to say be
>friendly, but persistent.
>
>He got my 5300cs and my 5300/100 went as the trade-in for this Pismo I am
>writing this on. My 5300ce is for use in bad environments (job sites) and 
>as
>my back up for the Pismo. I sent in two more 5300s thru the REA, but not
>Andrews. All had the date stamp in the battery compartment.
>
>Brent
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